Vintage Stock Footage
1961 California
801 clips filmed in California in 1961, from 1 source reel, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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California USA (1961): Parade Lions Of Michigan
California USA (1961): People Marching In Michigan
California USA (1961): A Man Standing On A Float In A Parade
California USA (1961): Richland High School Band Marches Downtown In A Parade
California USA (1961): Man And German Shepherd In A Parade
California USA (1961): Miss Minnesota Jean Elverum During Parade
California USA (1961): Flag Corps Of Marching Band In A Parade
California USA (1961): Missouri Ceremony Parade Marching Band
California USA (1961): New England Marching Band Performing In A Parade
California USA (1961): New England Connecticut District 23 Parade
California USA (1961): Parade With New Jersey Sign In Front Of Skyscraper
California USA (1961): Parade In New York With Men Carrying A Banner
California USA (1961): Marching Team Synchronized Parade Before Spectators City
California USA (1961): Rally Together With State Pride
California USA (1961): People Organized In Search Of A Common Good In A Public
California USA (1961): People's Parade Marching Through Town
California USA (1961): People Are Marching In A Parade Holding Signs
San Diego California USA (1961): A Statue Of A Man Waving While A Boy Hugs Him
San Diego California USA (1961): Ancient Cathedral Architecture Bell Tower Covered
San Diego California USA (1961): Cross On Top Of Stone Wall By Trees And Blue Sky
San Diego California USA (1961): The Look Of A Real Animal Lover
San Diego California USA (1961): A Man Holds Pigeons On His Arms And Shoulders
San Diego California USA (1961): Group Of Women And Child Waving Goodbye At The
San Diego California USA (1961): Two Little Girls Enjoying A Speedboat Ride In The
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 801 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people498
- family119
- woman116
- fun115
- boy109
- recreation109
- sports105
- children84
- water81
- man79
Source reels
1 physical reel behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
- Reel 17401961-1966 / san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1961 California footage is available?
801 clips of home movie footage filmed in California in 1961, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, family, woman, fun and boy.
What format was 1961 California footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (1 reel). 1960s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 801. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
1 physical source reel, including reel 1740. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1961 California stock footage commercially?
801 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
Where can I download 1961 California archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.